Ibn Haldun University | Open Rank Faculty Positions (3) in the Department of Political Science and International Relations

The Political Science and International Relations Department at Ibn Haldun University invites applications for 3 full-time faculty positions. The ranks are open and the appointment will begin on September 1, 2018. Candidates are expected to be specialist in the specified subfields:

Comparative Politics with specific focus on quantitative research methods

Peace and Conflict Studies

International Security/ Security Studies

International Political Economy/ Comparative Political Economy

Qualifications: Candidates must possess a Ph.D. at the time of appointment from an accredited institution, have strong training in Political Science or International Relations with specific focus on the subfields that are mentioned above. Candidates are expected to demonstrate excellence in undergraduate and graduate teaching, the ability to maintain dynamic scholarly productivity, and a willingness to be active in service to the university.

Responsibilities: Successful candidates will teach undergraduate and graduate level courses. Active research and publication agenda and willingness to engage in collaborative research with departmental colleagues and graduate students.

Ibn Haldun University (IHU), founded by TURGEV in Istanbul is an endowment university with the vision to stand out as a “research” university in social sciences. Graduate students will constitute more than half of IHU’s student population. IHU will be an international university in that one third of the students will be admitted from abroad. The medium of instruction at IHU is English. Its campus is located in Başakşehir, Istanbul.

Ibn Haldun University is an equal opportunity employer. It offers competitive salaries, which are commensurate with rank, experience, and qualifications of the candidates. Comprehensive package of benefits, including housing and travel allowance, private health insurance will be offered to all employees.

Interested candidates should send (via email)

Curriculum vitae

A cover letter including relevant research experience

Teaching philosophy including teaching evaluations

Research papers

Research statement with a clear goal setting for the coming 3 to 5 years

Two letters of recommendation.

The application deadline is February 4, 2018.
Please send your documents to pols@ihu.edu.tr
For further information and question you can contact to Talha Köse, chair of the Political
Science and International Relations Department (talha.kose@ihu.edu.tr)